Cysticercus granulomatous 'pseudo abscess' 20X

Cysticercus granulomatous 'pseudo abscess' 20X

Small parasitic (cysticercus) granulomatous 'pseudo abscess' in right frontal cortex at grey-white matter interface. Transverse section through parasite body protoscolex showing numerous hooklets. Original magnification 20X, Reticulin stain
Parasitic (cysticercus) granulomatous abscess 20X

Parasitic (cysticercus) granulomatous abscess 20X

Small parasitic (cysticercus) granulomatous 'pseudo abscess' in right frontal cortex. Luxol fast blue stain. Image provided by Dr Izelle Möller, Professor Richard Hewlett, Division of Forensic Medicine/ UCT Pathology Learning Centre.

About us

Welcome to virtual microscopy at UCT. We provide virtual microscopy service to all UCT departments as well as external institutions. We are located in the Pathology Learning Centre on the Health Sciences Campus.

What is virtual microscopy? Virtual microscopy is a method of sharing whole slide microscope images over computer networks. This allows slides to viewed independent of a microscope. The slide images can be viewed by numerous people in numerous different locations. The use of virtual microscopes can transform traditional microscopy by removing the need for physical space and equipment, to a model that utilises computer screens.

Enquiries regarding use of the virtual microscope from both within and outside of the university are welcome. Slides are scanned at a cost of R17.25 (R15.00 VAT excl) per slide scanned. Optional online hosting and sharing of slides (so that they are viewable via a web browser) will cost R1.25 (R1.00 VAT excl) per slide, per month. 

Instrument Scanning procedure.